Laboratory Assistant

inSync Staffing; Foster City (CA); In loco; USD 30.000 - 36.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Health savings account

Vision insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Life insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

Insync Staffing Inc. seeks a detail-oriented Lab Aide I (Accessioner) to support daily clinical lab operations in Foster City. You will receive, document, and process specimens and enter data into LIMS, ensuring accuracy and timeliness.

The role emphasizes adherence to procedures, safety, and collaboration within a fast-paced lab environment. On-site, six-month contract, with occasional Saturday coverage.

Competenze

• Read, understand, and follow detailed lab procedures.
• Comfort with handling clinical specimens and labeling.
• Willingness to learn workflows and quality requirements.

Mansioni

• Receive, inspect, document, and process incoming specimens.
• Perform accessioning, labeling, and data entry into LIMS.
• Support sorting, preparation, and processing for downstream workflows.
• Maintain accurate sample records and documentation.
• Identify discrepancies and escalate issues per SOPs.
• Follow safety protocols and quality requirements.
• Organize workspace, maintain equipment, and provide general support.
• Complete training and competency assessments on time.
• Collaborate with team and cross-functional departments.

Conoscenze

Attention to detail

Organizational skills

Ability to follow procedures

Effective written and verbal comms

Team collaboration

Formazione

High school diploma or equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's in Biology/Life Sciences

Strumenti

LIMS

Descrizione del lavoro

Work Schedule: Monday–Friday, 9:00 AM–5:30 PM and occasional Saturdays (once every 1-2 months)

Duration: 6 month contract

Position Summary

We are seeking a detail-oriented and motivated Lab Aide I (Accessioner) to support daily clinical laboratory operations at our Foster City facility. This position is responsible for the accurate and timely receipt, documentation, and processing of incoming clinical laboratory specimens to support downstream testing activities.

The ideal candidate demonstrates strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to work efficiently in a fast-paced, quality-driven laboratory environment while adhering to established procedures and safety requirements.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, document, and process incoming clinical laboratory specimens according to established procedures and work instructions.
• Perform sample accessioning activities, including specimen identification, labeling, and accurate data entry into the Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS).
• Support specimen sorting, preparation, and processing activities to ensure timely delivery to downstream laboratory workflows.
• Maintain accurate sample records and ensure adherence to specimen handling, tracking, and documentation requirements.
• Identify specimen discrepancies, documentation errors, or processing issues and **escalate** concerns appropriately.
• Follow established laboratory safety protocols, standard operating procedures, and quality requirements.
• Support daily laboratory operations, including organization of workspaces, maintenance of equipment, and general laboratory support activities.
• Complete required training and competency assessments within established timelines.
• Collaborate effectively with team members, laboratory personnel, and cross-functional departments to support daily operational goals.
• Participate in laboratory process improvements and additional support activities as directed by laboratory management.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Ability to read, understand, and follow detailed laboratory procedures and written instructions.
• Comfortable handling and processing clinical specimens, including blood samples.
• Strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and commitment to accuracy.
• Ability to prioritize multiple tasks and meet operational deadlines.
• Effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented laboratory environment.
• Willingness to learn laboratory workflows, systems, and quality requirements.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate's or bachelor's degree in Biology, Life Sciences, or a related scientific field.
• At least one year of laboratory experience, preferably in a clinical, diagnostic, or laboratory operations environment.
• Familiarity with sample accessioning, specimen handling, or laboratory sample processing.
• Experience with Laboratory Information Management Systems (LIMS) or other laboratory documentation systems.
• Previous experience working in a regulated laboratory environment.

Additional Requirements

• Ability to work on-site in Foster City, California, Monday through Friday, from 9:00 AM to 5:30 PM.
• Ability to perform repetitive, detail-oriented tasks while maintaining accuracy and productivity.
• Commitment to laboratory safety, quality standards, and timely completion of assigned responsibilities.

Benefits:(employee contribution)

• Health insurance
• Health savings account
• Vision insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance

We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Pursuant to applicable state and municipal Fair Chance Laws and Ordinances, we will consider for employment-qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records. For Los Angeles, CA applicants: Qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with the Los Angeles County Fair Chance Ordinance for Employers and the California Fair Chance Act.